Surf: General: Driving west along Barra Beach you will come to a small island almost connected to the coast at low tide. In the lee of the island's east side is a surf spot called Canto do Recreio. It's a shifty sand-bottom break that works best on big swells from the S to SSW and on smaller swells from the ESE, at low to mid tide.

The west side of the island is Praia da Macumba. It breaks on the same swells but can be good at low tide when it's small, as well. When it's big, Macumba can handle it, breaking outside and rolling in. It can be one of the best spots for longboarding. Tides: Longer rides with low to medium tide, but breaks on all tides. Size: Chest high-2X overhead, but can hold even larger. Wind: Calm or offshore from the NW to NE. Swell: SSW-SE Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Usually an easy paddle. Can be long in bigger days, but it is not a heavy wave breaking, especially towards the left side. Spot Rating: Very consistent and holds bigger swells. Slower/fatter wave at the left corner, and faster/hollower wave towards the right side. Access: Easy. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Always crowded, except when it's big. Local Vibe: Not too bad. Environment: In general the water worsens after heavy rains, especially near the right corner. Hazards: Other surfers and their boards, especially towards the left side and on smaller days. Season: Fall and winter are best, but breaks year-round.